The Neiko Fit Anywhere Digital Electric Safe can be considered to be a budget safe as it sells for under $50 but that doesn’t mean it performs like a budget safe. For its low pricing tag it is a nice little buy and will serve your purpose well.
It is not a fireproof or waterproof safe nor does it have high security features but for general usage and for basic security storage you could do a lot worse than this.
Try not to have high expectations as this is a basic safe and so you will need to assess whether it suits your needs before buying. You could compare this to a mini safe you would find in a hotel room but with a few additional features added to it.
As with all the safes on this site this Neiko Fit model also has its pros and cons so take a look at the review below to decide whether it is right for you.
Who Will Benefit From The Neiko Fit Anywhere Digital Safe?
Let’s start with some common safe features. As mentioned above, this is not a fireproof or waterproof safe. It hasn’t been tested for this and so it is not designed to withstand a house fire or flooding or anything of that nature.
This mini safe would be ideal for anyone who wants basic security but without paying through the nose. With this Neiko Fit Anywhere safe basic security unfortunately without does not mean keeping a professional burglar out. Someone who knows what they are doing has some tools and a little time will get into this safe without much trouble.
Having said that it does have a fairly heavy-gauge steel casing and pry-resistant concealed hinges. If anything, these two features alone will keep the casual thief at bay and also keep any curious children out.
The same goes for keeping a weapon or firearm in the Neiko Fit safe. This is not a gun safe! I have heard of people keeping guns in this safe but I would not advice it. Having said all that, this safe can work well in various situations. In fact, it has become quite a popular item for teenagers, especially girls.
Maybe there is a teenage girl who wants to keep her snooping younger brother from getting into her things and breaking them. There is plenty of room for an MP3 player, camera, cell phone, video game player, diary and even jewelry.
Following that example, this Neiko Fit Anywhere Digital Electric Safe will do a great job of keeping young inquisitive minds out and all your personal items in one place. If you have a home office you could keep some of your everyday business documents, keys, files, etc in one safe place.
Experts agree that burglars spend between 5 to 10 minutes inside the victim’s office or home. As mentioned above, this isn’t an anti-theft safe but it should be able to protect your valuables for that time period.
Construction And Design Of The Neiko Fit Anywhere Safe
Don’t be fooled by the low price of this item. It is a pretty durable mini safe. The box’s heavy-gauge sheet metal offers good basic security and the locking system has good sized bolts to secure the double layer door.
The hinges are concealed to prevent any forced entry and the door itself is heavy because it has two layers of sheet metal with spacing in between for the locking equipment. The locking system is a dual pin bolt throw mechanism, meaning tamper proof safety.
Digital safes are like conventional safes, only they are much easier to operate with their soft keypads and PIN numbers. The digital keypad lets you easily program your own personal code with the choice of up to 8 digits. A bonus for those of you who don’t want to be messing around with keys or combination dials.
For additional security the Neiko safe has two holes in the back for bolting to a wall, which I would advise. The hardware is included and you don’t need to be a handyman to do this. Instructions are included in the user manual.
Conclusion
The Neiko Fit Anywhere Digital Electric Safe serves well for many basic purposes and is ideal for small jewelry items, passports, cell phones, loose cash, spare car keys and anything else you want to keep away from theives or a snooping visitor.
It is great for bolting it away in a closet, or on a shelf as it is small but also roomy inside. I advise you to mount and bolt the safe somewhere because this really will beef up the security.
To be fair, this digital safe probably won’t resist the advances of a determined burglar armed with the right tools, but you will have a hard time looking for a secure combination safe that is so inexpensive. It is the best value for this price range.
PROS
Can be bolted through bottom or back.
Came with batteries and ships quickly.
Nice size for hiding away in a closet somewhere.
Very inexpensive.
CONS
There is a beeping sound each time you punch numbers into the keypad. Not a major issue but if it does get irritating there is a way to deactivate the beep.
Features
Small mini safe fits in many tight areas.
Has over 550 cubic inches of secure interior storage space.
Easily program your own personal code.
Hidden anchoring design for securing to wall or floor without visible bolts.
STRONG & SECURE: The safe box is made of reinforced solid steel wall construction. Dual security steel door locking bolts & a corrosion & stain resistant powder coat finish keeps the drop box safe
EASY TO ACCESS: The safe document box gives you easy personal access to your valuables with the mechanical override function. The safe lock box includes two keys for manual access
I have that safe and really liked it until the keypad stopped working. I changed the batteries but my password doesn’t open it anymore. I can’t find the manual anywhere – do you have?
Also, if the electronics are not working, is it possible to but a new keyboard panel?
I have that safe and really liked it until the keypad stopped working. I changed the batteries but my password doesn’t open it anymore. I can’t find the manual anywhere – do you have?
Also, if the electronics are not working, is it possible to but a new keyboard panel?